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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1940

Page

4

Local Notes From The County Area

Mr S and Mrs J Ww Billeter left Sunday for Denver. Howard Jevinek of Othahe was a business caller in Sidney Friday. Mrs Sol Willis Sr, a medical patient, was dismissed from Roche hospital Saturday. Ada Schule was a guest at the C A Ammerman home in Lodge Pole Sunday. Patricia Ann Kirks, a medical patient, was dismissed Friday from Roche hospital. A A Rudd, a surgical patient, was admitted to Roche hospital Sunday morning.

J. Ww Billeter Denver Howard Jevinek Othahe Sidney Sol Willis, Sr Roche Hopital Ada Schule C. A. Ammerman Lodge Pole Sunday Patricia Ann Kirks Roche Hospital A. A. Rudd

Local Roundup of Monday Court and Hospital News

R M Van Gundy spent Monday in Denver transacting business. Judge J L Tewell opened court in Ogallala Monday. Miss Joline Ackerman was dismissed from Roche hospital Thursday evening.

R. M. van Gundy Denver J. L. Tewell Ogallala Joline Ackerman Roche Hospital

Denver couple visits. Schulz trips North Platte Hastings

Mrs Hugh Slawson of Denver visited over the weekend with her husband Hugh Slawson. W W Schulz attended to business matters in North Platte and Hastings Friday and Saturday. John Bowman, a medical patient, was admitted to the Roche hospital Thursday morning.

Hugh Slawson Denver W. W. Schulz North Platte and Hastings John Bowman Roche Hospital

Weekend Visit Notes From Bunker Hill Family

Miss Irene Schmidt spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Carla Schmidt of Bunker Hill. Mrs W B Pittman of Dalton was admitted to Roche hospital Saturday for medical treatment.

Irene Schmidt Mrs Carla Schmidt Bunker Hill W. B. Pittman Dalton Roche Hospital

Couple Tried Saturday Before Judge Barlow in Mitchell

Miss Martha Schaub of Mitchell and Owen C. Russell of Scottsbluff were tried Saturday by Judge Robert A. Barlow.

Martha Schaub Mitchell Owen C. Russell Scottsbluff Robert A. Barlow

Cheyenne Guests At John F Williams Home

Mr and Mrs Ralph Lewis and Mr and Mrs John Godfrey from Cheyenne were weekend guests at the John F Williams home, sharing hospitality and social time.

Ralph Lewis John Godfrey Cheyenne John F. Williams

Mrs Swenson Released From Roche Hospital Care

Mrs. W. B. Swenson, who had been undergoing medical treatment at Roche hospital, was discharged Saturday. She had been in the facility for treatment prior to the release.

W. B. Swenson Roche Hospital

Miller and Jennings Wed in Scottsbluff Ceremony

Miss Irene M Miller and Marvin L Jennings of Scottsbluff were married by Judge Robert A Barlow on Monday in a simple ceremony.

Irene M. Miller Marvin L.jennings Scottsbluff Robert A. Barlow

Local Couple Visited Friends Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Harry Nelson of Holyoke Colorado were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs R P Kepler.

Harry Nelson Holyoke, Colorado R. P. Kepler

Lockwoods Visit Rose Family in Ovid Colorado

Mr and Mrs L L Lockwood and family joined Mrs Lockwood’s parents Mr and Mrs George E Rose of Ovid for a Sunday visit. Mrs Charles Trognits traveled to Kimball after hearing of her brother Dewey McGinnis death.

L. L. Lockwood Charles Trognits Kimball Dewey McGinnis

Mrs G E Evans Returns Home After Denver Visit

Mrs G E Evans of Denver returned to her home Sunday after visiting for two weeks with her daughter Mrs Charles Richards and family.

G. E. Evans Denver Charles Richards

Hamilton and Hansen couples visit Cheyenne veterans hospital

Mr and Mrs R B Hamilton and Mr and Mrs Chris Hansen drove to Cheyenne on Sunday to visit the veterans in the Veterans hospital, sharing time with former service members.

R. B. Hamilton Chris Hansen Cheyenne Veteran's Hospital

Sorge Girl Born at Roche Hospital in Gurley

Mr and Mrs Gilbert Sorge of Gurley welcomed a daughter born Sunday morning at Roche hospital weighing eight and a half pounds.

Gilbert Sorge Gurley Roche Hospital

Williams announce birth of son at Roche Hospital

Mr and Mrs John F Williams announce the birth of a boy weighing nine pounds four ounces at Roche hospital on Saturday. The child was delivered by Caesarean.

John F. Williams Roche Hospital

Fort Morgan Couple United In Colorado Ceremony

Carroll Holzworth of Fort Morgan and Miss Mary J Sopel of Hillrose were married Saturday in a ceremony conducted by Judge Robert A Barlow.

Fishermen Campbell Barker and Killham Reel Trout at Nine Mile Creek

William G. Campbell Jr Rose Barker and Chet Killham fished Friday at Nine Mile Creek in Scotts Bluff County and reported a limited catch of trout.

William G. Campbell, Jr Rose Barker Chet Killham Nine Mile Creek Scottsbluff County

Breternitz Family Visits En Route Home From Los Angeles

iG. R. Breternitz attended the Old Settler's picnic in Los Angeles and spent Saturday and Sunday with his brother E. H. Breternitz and family while en route to his home in North Platte.

Ig. R. Breternitz Los Angeles California E. H. Breternitz North Platte

Keplers Visit From Scottsbluff Stayed For Week

Mr and Mrs Hollis Kepler and daughter Kay from Scottsbluff were weekend guests at R P Kepler’s home. Mr Kepler returned home Monday morning and Mrs Kepler and Kay will remain for the rest of the week.

Hollis Kepler Kay Scottsbluff R. P

Haflich and Nash Families Visit Relatives in Scottsbluff

Mr and Mrs Sherman Haflich and family and Mr and Mrs Ralph Nash visited Scottsbluff on Sunday. They spent time with Haflichs parents Mr and Mrs H S Haflich and Haflichs sister in law Mrs Nicholls.

Sherman Haflich Ralph Nash Scottsbluff Mr. Haflich H. S. Haflich Mrs. Haflich Fred Nicholls

Heaton Family Visit With Guttings Last Week

Ak P. J. Heaton and twins Jet and Michael, joined by Mr. and Mrs. G. Gutting, visited for several days last week. They were joined by Mr. Heaton on Saturday and returned home Sunday.

Ak P. J. Heaton Jet Michael Us Heaton Mrs. G. Gutting Mr. Heaton

Dalton Couple Welcome Daughter Jacquette Vick

Mr and Mrs Edward J Vick of Dalton announced the birth of a daughter Jacquette weighing seven and a quarter pounds on February 27 Their first wedding anniversary was noted as well with reference to Mrs fae Davidson of Sidney

Edward J. Vick Dalton Jacquette Jeanne Vicks Fae, Davidson Sidney

Visitors Spend Week with Scottsbluff Grandparents

Mrs. Fred Conklin and Mrs. Walter Schulz of Scottsbluff visited their mother Mrs. C. E. Williams from Wednesday to Saturday. They were joined by Nancy Davis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Davis of Minatare, who will stay with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Gates and Mr. and Mrs. Gene Davis for a week.

Fred Conklin Walter Schulz Scottsbluff C. E. Williams Nancy Davis William Davis Minatare M. Gates Gene Davis

Weekend Guests and Dinner Guests From Dalton

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Rose were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Francis Rose of Dalton. Larry Filbin was a dinner guest of Mr and Mrs Allan Sticker of Dalton.

Kenneth Rose Mr. and Myre Francis Rose Dalton Larry Filbin Mrs. Allan Sticker

Thomas Patrowsky Admitted for Surgery Sunday Afternoon

Thomas Patrowsky was admitted to Roche hospital for surgery Sunday afternoon, with details indicating a planned medical procedure and inpatient admission.

Thomas Patrowsky Roche ‘Hospital

Mr and Mrs Clark Grieve Motored to Sterling for trip

Mr and Mrs Clark Grieve motored to Sterling on a combined business and pleasure trip.

Clark Sterling

Kenneth Knape Dismissed From Taylor Hospital

Kenneth Knape was dismissed from Taylor hospital Friday afternoon.

Kenneth Knape The Taylor Hospital

Willis Chase Discharged From Taylor Hospital

Willis Chase of Sunol was discharged from Taylor Hospital Sunday morning, ending a brief stay after medical evaluation. He was treated and released in good condition with no complications reported.

Willis Chase Sunol Taylor Hospital

Local residents make weekend trips and visits

George Moore left Saturday for Denver on business and will return Wednesday. Mrs Ed Ahrens and Mrs Hannah Hammer spent the weekend visiting in Omaha.

George Moore Denver Ed Ahrens Hannah Hammer Omaha

Mrs Bari Wilkins and baby son dismissed from hospital

Mrs Bari Wilkins and her baby son were discharged from the Yon hospital on Saturday.

Ladegard Family Visits Relatives in Melbeta

Mr and Mrs N W Ladegard and daughter Jane visited relatives in Melbeta on Sunday.

N. W. Ladegard Jane Melbeta

Hospital actions at Taylor weekly events

George Glidewell was dismissed from Taylor hospital Sunday where he has been since January 22. Rezac submitted to an emergency appendectomy Friday afternoon at Taylor hospital.

George Glidewell Taylor ‘Hospital Rezac Taylor Hospital

Mrs Thelma Ryan Takes Daughters to Tulsa for New Home

Mrs Thelma Ryan and her daughters left Thursday for Tulsa Oklahoma to establish their future home.

Thelma Ryan Tulsa Oklahoma

Beyers Welcome Boy Born Friday At Eight Pounds Ten Ounces

Mr and Mrs Willis Beyers announce the birth of a son Friday weighing eight pounds ten ounces at a local hospital. The baby joins the family and both mother and child are reported in good condition.

Willis Beyers Roche Hospital

Mrs. Ralph Osborn and Miss Burnette Kinton Visit Heming Home

Mrs Ralph Osborn and Miss Burnette Kinton were guests of Mr and Mrs Stanley Heming at their Chappell home Sunday. The social visit highlights local family connections and community ties in the area.

Ralph Osborn Burnette Kinton Stanley Heming Chappell

Dinner guests at A J Jorgenson home

Mr and Mrs D W Jorgenson Mrs Ross Barker and son Lance were dinner guests at the Jorgenson home Sunday.

D. W. Jorgenson Ross Barker Lance A. J. Jorgenson

Dinner guests at Christensen home in Kimball Sunday

Mr and Mrs K Christensen and sons Marius and John were dinner guests at the Andrew Christensen home in Kimball Sunday.

Jorgenson Leads in Sterling Trap Shoot

A.J. Jorgenson C W Shaffer and Joe Simodynes took part in a Sterling trap shoot on Sunday afternoon Jorgenson posted the high score with Shaffer and Simodynes among the contenders The event showcased accurate shooting and local participation in a steady afternoon of competition.

A.J. Jorgenson C. .W. Shaffer Joe Simodynes Sterling Mr. Jorgenson

Dinner Guests At Glen Bales Home

Mr and Mrs John Meyer and family were dinner guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Glen Bales on Saturday.

John, Meyer Glen Bales

Judge Barlow Performs Cheyenne Marriage Ceremony

Judge Robert A. Barlow officiated a wedding for Miss Flossis Gallas Chalet and Herman Greathouse of Cheyenne on Saturday, delivering a formal ceremony in the local courthouse.

Robert A. Barlow Flossis Gallas Chalet Herman Greathouse Cheyenne

Denver guests at O L Miller home Thursday

Mesdames Henry Powell Charles Richards and G E Evans of Denver were guests at the O L Miller home Thursday afternoon.

Mesdames Henry Powell Charles Richards G. E. Evans Denver O. L Miller

Dinner guests at Glen Bales visit Mr and Mrs Wilfred Mreider

Mr and Mrs Wilfred Mreider and their daughter Caroline were dinner guests Friday at the Glen Bales.

Wilfred Mreider Caroline Glen Bales

Miss Emma Ellsworth Visits Omaha Host Family

Miss Emma Ellsworth of Omaha was a houseguest at the Lee Ellsworth home from Wednesday to Saturday en route to California.

Emma Ellsworth Omaha Lee Ellsworth California

Mrs D E Wiemer Returns from Cumberlaria for Fath ers Death

Mrs D E Wiemer went home Friday from Cumberlaria Town after learning of her father G F Gordinier’s death. The notice records a family bereavement and the travel detail to her home.

D.E. Wiemer Cumberlaria Town G F. Gordinier

Weekend Visit of Ratcliff Family to Sterling

Mr and Mrs George Ratcliff and daughter Jane were guests of the former s mother and a sister in Sterling over the weekend.

George Ratcliff Jane Sterling

Navy Officer Departs After Month Visit With Anderson Family

A U S Navy officer left on Wednesday after a month with his parents Mr and Mrs O A Anderson. He spent time visiting the household and said goodbye to the Andersons before continuing with his duties.

Anderson U.S Navy O. A. Anderson

Sterling guests at the Snyder home Sunday

Mr and Mrs J J Schiffer and daughter Joan of Sterling were guests at the H Snyder home Sunday.

J. J. Schiffer Joan

Mrs Leon Fine Cousin Dorothy Delights in Denver Trip

Mrs Leon Fine and her cousin Dorothy Joseph of McAlester Oklahoma left Sunday for Denver. Miss Joseph has been a house guest at the Fine home since last Thursday.

Leon Fine Dorothy Joseph McAlester Oklahoma Denver Fine Home

Hahler Motor Company Delivers New Buicks to Local Buyers

The Hahler Motor company delivered new cars including a Buick Roadmaster four door touring sedan to W. G. Campbell and two Buick Super four door sedans to Tom Peterson.

Hahler Motor Company W. G. Campbell Buick Tom Peterson

Mrs Francis Egging Admitted To Taylor Hospital

Mrs Francis Egging was admitted to Taylor hospital for medical treatment Friday evening.

Francis Egging Taylor Hospital

Price and Eels Take Sterling Trip Sunday

Mr and Mrs Gail Price accompanied Mr and Mrs N O Eels on a motor trip to Sterling Sunday. Mrs James Westfall, a medical patient, was admitted to the Taylor hospital Friday.

Gail ‘Price N. O. Eels Sterling James Westfall The Taylor Hospital

Denver visitors and hospital update

Miss Hive Fisher of Denver, Colorado, visited Sunday with Mrs. C. EB. Williams. Miss Marc Cortney underwent a tonsillectomy Friday afternoon at Taylor hospital.

Miss Hive Fisher Denver Colorado C. EB. Williams Marc Cortney Taylor Hospital

Snyder heads to Sterling for a week on business

SHL Snyder departed Monday for Sterling to handle business matters and related engagements during the week.

Shl Snyder Sterling

Idaho Springs Couple Visits Friends Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs A Dooley of Idaho Springs Colorado visited over the weekend with friends and attended to business matters.

A. Dooley Idaho Springs Colorado

Dalton hosting guests Kay and Ed Filbin at Otto Ernest home

Kay and Ed Filbin were dinner guests at the Otto Ernest home in Dalton on Sunday.

Hollis Kepler Kay Ed Filbin Otto Ernest Dalton

Mrs. Davis Assists Safeway in Helen Brachtenbach's Absence

Mrs. William Davis steps in to help at the Safeway store during the illness of Miss Helen Brachtenbach, who is currently on the sick list.

William Davis Safeway Helen Brachtenbach

Miss Ada Hennig and Earl Sharman Visit Sidney Family

Miss Ada Hennig and Earl Sharman were guests of Mr and Mrs W T Sharman at their home northeast of Sidney, staying with Sharman parents during the visit.

Ada Hennig Earl Sharman Mr. Sharman Mrs. W. T. Sharman Sidney

Portrey Family Hosts Larry Kelly at Scotts Bluff

Mr and Mrs Frank Portrey and daughter Almia and Miss Mary Thilges took Larry Kelly to Scotts Bluff on Monday. Master Kelly had been a guest at the Portrey home for the past week.

Frank Portrey Almia Mary Thilges Larry Kelly Scottsbluff Master Kelly Portrey Home

Mrs O R Bruckner and Valeska Neubauer Visit Denver

Mrs O R Bruckner and Miss Valeska Neubauer left Sunday to spend several days in Denver. Woodrow G Brown, who accidentally shot himself in the right arm above the wrist while rabbit hunting, was admitted to Taylor hospital Thursday afternoon for treatment and later discharged.

O. R. Bruckner Valeska Neubauer Denver Woodrow G. Brown Taylor Hospital

Society Notes and Club Gatherings Highlight February Page

Mrs Julia Ernest celebrated her eighty second birthday on February 29 with a card shower and dinner hosted by Mrs E M Gates and Mrs C Jones. Pinocle club hosts and prizes were noted for a Saturday gathering at the Yowell home with Mrs Henry Whitney and Henry Yowell taking high scores and traveling prize to Mr and Mrs Henry Whitney. Mrs Warren Cunningham and daughter Jean entertained in honor of Mrs Frank Rowan’s birthday with hog pheality and card games. St Martha’s Guild Tea featured a Lent tea with Rev George W Higgins on symbols in the church. Thimble Club met at Lodgepole with needlework and Aurich. Altar Society held a business meeting and lunch. Presbyterian Circle hosted by Mrs Pettibone and Mrs Johnson with devotionals and snacks. Book Club luncheon featured a review of Bacape by Ethal Vance.

Julia Ernest E. M. Gates C. Jones B. O. Tracy L. EB. Million Henry. Yowell Henry Whitney Henry Yowell St. Martha’s Guild Luc. Jordan George W.higgins Presbyterian Circle Meadames M. E.pettibone J W. , Johnson

Country Club Directors Decide Cateress Hire

The Country Club Board of Directors met Thursday afternoon with G. P. Kratz presiding and voted to hire Mrs. Walter Meissner of Lodgepole as cateress, to move in immediately. Mr. and Mrs. Barnhart hosted a Friday dinner party at their home in honor of K. A. Wolcott, D. R. Shipman, T. L. Bechtel and B. H. Grimm. Sidney Improvement Club members from Cheyenne County joined an agricultural extension course at the city auditorium last week, led by Mrs. Herbert Rabe with Mrs. Cunningham at piano. Rizpah Douglas spoke on Well Kept Farmsteads with moving pictures by J. C. Swinbank.

Country Club ‘Board of Directors G. P. Kratz Walter Meissner Lodgepole Sidney

Lenten Service at St Pauls Lutheran Church

H F Krohn pastor leads midweek Lenten service with sermon by C P Pebler of Kimball on the Passion History of your Lord. Visitors are welcome to attend and meditate on the Savior.

H. F. Krohn C. P. Pebler Kimball

Spring Wheat Seed Quality Sparks Nebraska Advisory

Nebraska Grain Improvement Association warns spring wheat seed in parts of Nebraska is a scarce article. Swinbank urged Cheyenne County farmers to report surplus seed for advertising. tests show only 20 percent of spring wheat seed is suitable for planting.

Nebraska Glenn H. LeDrost Nebraska Grain Improvement Association Swinbank Cheyenne County Ceres Marquis Thatcher Nebraska Grain Improvement ‘Assciation

Sugar Contract Not Changed This Year

The Nebraska Beet Growers Association accepted a contract identical to 1939 with Great Western Sugar, but did not recommend it to members. Directors left contracting to growers while urging cooperation on Washington legislative issues. J. R. Mason of Scottsbluff said early settlement would please valley growers and noted final payments due by Oct. 26.

Nebraska’ Beet Growers Association Great Western Sugar Company Suger Colorado Great Western Company American Crystal and Holly Nebraska Association Washington R. Mason Scottsbluff Nebraska Mason

Seed treatment to control bunt in spring wheat

Seed infection with bunt remains widespread and seed treatment is crucial this year. County Agent Swinbank provides methods while LeDiout notes that blending winter and spring wheat lowers prices. With 1940 acreage expected to rise due to favorable prices and moisture, careful seed selection and treatment are essential for Nebraska farmers to maximize wheat returns.

Swinbank LeDiout Nebraska

Agriculture Department Bars Farmers From Campaign Work

The agriculture department informs about 130,000 farmer members on local AAA committees that they must refrain from active participation in upcoming presidential, state, congressional and local campaigns. The rule cites the Hatch Act to limit political activity by federal employees and aides of Secretary Wallace.

Agriculture Department AAA Fegihn Wallace

Roosevelts Third Term Backed by Endorsers Amid AAA Ruling

The ruling, called significant by senior officials, says Hatch Act limits AAA committeemen from active politics. Thousands of rural leaders tied to Wallace programs would not be able to support campaigns for allied congressmen. About 70,000 other department workers are also urged to stay out of political activity while allowed voluntary contributions.

Roosevelt Department Martin G. White AAA Hatch Wallace Washington Agricultural Conservation Association Agricultural Adjustment Administration AAA Committees

Violators Face Automatic Discharge Under Regulations

The document states violators of the regulations would be subject to automatic discharge. The notice emphasizes enforcement and immediate consequences for noncompliance, underscoring the authority behind the rules.

Market Quotations Wheat and Chicago futures brief

Wheat on Monday March 4 local No 2 quoted 82 cents. Chicago May 1.0014, July 98. percent

Chicago

Local Market Prices Reported in Classified Ads

In the lu hens market price notes show springs at 10 cents and butterfat at 250. Cocks fetch 4 cents, No 1 eggs 12 cents, No 2 eggs and dirty 9 cents per unit. Telegraph wantads promise results.

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